Murcia Cathedral
Those enjoying their holiday rentals in Murcia Spain at La Torre Golf Resort may wish to take a break from the destination's 18-hole course and head to the nearby Murcia Cathedral for a taste of local history.
The 14th century religious site is free to enter and boasts a mix of impressive architectural designs, covering the gothic, baroque and renaissance periods. Created in 1394 on the site of a former mosque. It was Bishop Fernando de Pedrosa who placed the cornerstone. The interior is Gothic. The façade is Baroque and was built according to design by Jaime Bort. Among the most iconic landmarks in Murcia, famous for its bell tower, which is 95-metres that took more than two hundred years to build with the involvement of many different architects, of whom Ventura Rodríguez stands out especially. Los Vélez Chapel is Flamboyant and has a vaulted ceiling with star-shaped skylights, while Los Junterones Chapel is in Renaissance style Murcia Cathedral is one of a number of locations the La Torre website suggests is worth a visit, along with the Roman Theatre, which is just 20 minutes away from the resort.
Guests renting villas in Murcia may also enjoy a trip to Mar Menor, a Mecca for fans of water sports such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and kite boarding.
Date posted: 7 October 2011
